Resilient Channel vs. Hat Channel: Which is Better in Soundproofing?

Resilient Channel vs. Hat Channel

Resilient channel vs. hat channel, while the two are effective in soundproofing purposes as they help improve the sound transmission class (STC) of a partition, the big question is, which is better in affordable soundproofing? Below is a detailed comparison guide between resilient channel vs. Hat channel. Let’s get started. What is Resilient Channel? Resilient … Read more

Does Sound Travel Up or Down? What way does sound travel?

Does Sound Travel Up or Down

Does sound travel up or down? That’s one of the popular questions I encounter from apartment dwellers on various online forums. So, I decided to compile an article based on authoritative sources (mentioned in the course of the article) to help you understand how sound travels and in what directions. Sound does travel in both … Read more

How to Soundproof A Ceiling Without Construction?

How to Soundproof A Ceiling Without Construction

In this guide, I’m going to show you different methods on how to soundproof a ceiling without construction. Are the footfalls from the above floor making your life downstairs a nightmare, or is it the washing machine above vibrating too much, or is it the neighbor above you making your life unbearable? If any of … Read more

Top 10 Ways on How to Soundproof an Apartment Floor

How to Soundproof an Apartment Floor

Floors are often the most neglected part of any home soundproofing project. We tend to deal with the most common culprits like windows, doors, and walls but often forget that impact sound can be a nuisance for those living on the floor beneath you. And since floors mainly transmit structure-borne sounds (noise transmission through vibrations), … Read more

How to Hang Acoustic Foam Without Damaging Walls?

How to Hang Acoustic Foam Without Damaging Walls.

With a computer, recording software, microphones, speakers, audio interfaces, headphones, and good acoustics, you’re ready to go. But since homes aren’t made for recording, sound can be hard to control. That’s where acoustic foam helps. While you want to control sound and reduce noise, the last thing you need is to deal with peeling paint … Read more

Top 5 Ideas on How to Break a Window Quietly

How to Break a Window Quietly

You have probably seen or heard stories of people locking their pets inside their cars or worse babies. These cases of forgetfulness are usually as a result of memory lapses due to too much stress. Locking a baby or a pet is inside a car is dangerous. They may suffer dehydration, suffocate, and die. In … Read more